Helping people live better, for longer

Our international research and work with regional healthcare partners helps people live better, healthier lives. That includes a diverse range of projects, all of which we report on regularly. Read all the latest stories below.

21/04/2026

BU research highlighted in Government’s new Women’s Health Strategy

Staff in BU’s Centre for Midwifery and Women’s Health have made important contributions to the strategy to improve women’s healthcare over the next 10 years.

25/03/2026

A Godzilla attack – the theme for Bournemouth University students’ training simulation

Bournemouth University (BU) students were on high alert after being briefed about a fictional ‘Godzilla-style’ attack on the streets of Bournemouth on the morning of Wednesday 25 March 2026.

05/03/2026

Nearly half of UK adults happy to use ChatGPT as a counsellor, study finds

BU Researchers surveyed 31,000 people globally about how much they would trust AI tools to carry out some of the most important roles in their daily lives.

16/02/2026

Study finds link between sugary drinks and anxiety in young people

A new study has identified an association between consumption of drinks containing a high amount of sugar and anxiety symptoms in adolescents.

04/12/2025

Ancient genetics and modern pollutants could provide a clue to endometriosis risk

A new BU study suggests that certain genetic differences, passed down from ancient human ancestors, and exposure to common present-day chemicals could explain why some women are more likely to develop endometriosis.

01/12/2025

Changing the sweet taste of someone’s diet has no impact on their sweet tooth or health, study suggests

Changing the amount of sweetness in a person’s diet has no impact on their liking for sweet foods, the results of a new BU trial suggest.

16/10/2025

£16 million funding to improve health and social care in Wessex

Researchers at Bournemouth University will lead two important areas of work to improve health and social care as part of a £16 million funding grant.

16/09/2025

‘Preventable deaths will continue’ without action to make NHS more accessible for autistic people, experts say

Opportunities to prevent suicide among autistic people are being missed because of systemic barriers to accessing NHS support during times of mental health crisis.

01/08/2025

Study reveals static cycling could reduce NHS waiting lists for physiotherapy treatments

A new study by BU and UHD has revealed the benefits of static cycling for patients with hip osteoarthritis.

23/07/2025

BU student wins award at New Designers event in London

BU student, Rosie Wise-Mellor has won the ‘Shape the Future’ award at this year’s New Designers event in London.

26/06/2025

BU staff member honoured for military service

Carolyn Wilson from Bournemouth University has been awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for her service in the Royal Navy in.

19/06/2025

The future of Design & Engineering is on display to the public at Bournemouth University

The general public will get the chance to view inspirational designs created by final year students in Engineering and Product Design at this year’s Festival of Design & Engineering (FODE).

09/05/2025

Chief Medical Officer visits BU for discussion on health inequalities in coastal communities

The official launch of a prospectus to outline interventions to reduce health inequalities in coastal communities took place at BU, featuring Professor Sir Chris Whitty.

23/04/2025

We’ll always see the water as a place to have fun: A new approach to warnings is needed to see the dangers

As the weather warms up in the UK, researchers from Bournemouth University are warning that some water safety messages need rethinking.

02/04/2025

Walking and social programme launched for people recovering from joint replacements

A free exercise and social programme for individuals who have recently had a hip or knee joint replacement is being trialled at Littledown with the support of BU.

21/03/2025

Alien Invasion puts BU Nursing students on high alert at major incident simulation event in Bournemouth

An ‘alien invasion’ was the theme of a major incident simulation event on BU's Landsdowne Campus on 19 to 20 March 2025.